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Rounds Questions Fish And Wildlife Director

Rounds Questions Fish And Wildlife Director

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During a hearing of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee,South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds questioned US Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe about the agency’s aggressive techniques and possible intimidation toward landowners regarding land easements…

 

During the hearing, Rounds referred to a letter he received from a South Dakota farmer who reported encountering an aggressive FWS agent he feels was using intimidation tactics regarding Waterfowl Management Rights…

 

Ashe told Rounds he believes they have been good partners with landowners…

 

Both Ashe and Rounds agreed to continue the discussion at a later date.

 

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